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Never go in extremes. Liverpool sticked with Suarez even after that shitshow ended. Which was awful move by them.
On the other hand, we are dropping players as soon as they are charged for something. Imo, both ways are wrong.
One player! The player who was charged and loaned out after the charges were dropped. Because the audio where he forced his penis onto someone who didn't fancy it, while making threats, made some members of the club and fans feel weird.

The other one is allowed extra time off to clear up whatever he is dealing with.
 

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As a fanbase we are more aware than if it were another player at another club imo. Everything is relative to your fanbase.
Yes, of course. But we do objectively have one of the largest fanbases in the world. Hence the profile, hence the media attention, hence the spotlight and all the rest of it.
 

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People have to remember that the atrocious way we handled ourselves in the MG case is still fresh in everybody's minds.

If Antony's case was "a first" for us, there's a chance that the route of Leave-of-Absence will have been chosen much later, if at all.

There's also a chance that Antony himself asked the club for some time off [if indeed he's already in Brazil this supports that angle).
We didn't suspend him, not on paper and maybe not behind the scenes.

I also don't like to think that we (or other clubs) are intending to suspend players based solely on accuasations.
Luckily we didn't suspend him :)
 

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If there's anything the #metoo campaign taught me, it's that women will lie and exaggerate for the attention and power that comes with the coveted "victimhood status".

We live in a time where anytime a man sticks his head out, and does something spectacular with his life, there's always some toxic ex (or current) girlfriend/encounter ready to take him down under the banner of #BelieveAllWomen.

I'm not buying it, and I'm not buying the Greenwood ordeal either. And as for the Giggs case, that's entirely between him, his wife, and his brother. For all we know, his wife didn't feck him, and his brother didn't feck his wife.

Go ahead and ban me. Had it with this emasculated, woke shit show of a football forum anyways.

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If there's anything the #metoo campaign taught me, it's that women will lie and exaggerate for the attention and power that comes with the coveted "victimhood status".

We live in a time where anytime a man sticks his head out, and does something spectacular with his life, there's always some toxic ex (or current) girlfriend/encounter ready to take him down under the banner of #BelieveAllWomen.

I'm not buying it, and I'm not buying the Greenwood ordeal either. And as for the Giggs case, that's entirely between him, his wife, and his brother. For all we know, his wife didn't feck him, and his brother didn't feck his wife.

Go ahead and ban me. Had it with this emasculated, woke shit show of a football forum anyways.
BIG RED FLAG IN BOLD FONT.

Sort of send the authorities around kind of post.
 

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People have to remember that the atrocious way we handled ourselves in the MG case is still fresh in everybody's minds.

If Antony's case was "a first" for us, there's a chance that the route of Leave-of-Absence will have been chosen much later, if at all.

There's also a chance that Antony himself asked the club for some time off [if indeed he's already in Brazil this supports that angle).
We didn't suspend him, not on paper and maybe not behind the
No way, he literally said in an interview that not playing for United had not crossed his mind. The club gave him an ultimatum, he accepted it.
 

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Leave of absence is best way to deal with it but of course that can only happen if the player agrees with it.

Now if the police investigation comes to naught, the club dont need to justify ending a suspension or carry out some silly half baked investigation of their own.
 

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The PFA had representatives at United last week to discuss the case, right?

Bit of speculation here, but just connecting the dots, I wonder if the decision to give Antony a "leave of absence" rather than a suspension was driven in part by union protections, given that as of now he hasn't been arrested or charged with anything.
 

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If there's anything the #metoo campaign taught me, it's that women will lie and exaggerate for the attention and power that comes with the coveted "victimhood status".

We live in a time where anytime a man sticks his head out, and does something spectacular with his life, there's always some toxic ex (or current) girlfriend/encounter ready to take him down under the banner of #BelieveAllWomen.

I'm not buying it, and I'm not buying the Greenwood ordeal either. And as for the Giggs case, that's entirely between him, his wife, and his brother. For all we know, his wife didn't feck him, and his brother didn't feck his wife.

Go ahead and ban me. Had it with this emasculated, woke shit show of a football forum anyways.
r/Incels is elsewhere not here.
 

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If there's anything the #metoo campaign taught me, it's that women will lie and exaggerate for the attention and power that comes with the coveted "victimhood status".

We live in a time where anytime a man sticks his head out, and does something spectacular with his life, there's always some toxic ex (or current) girlfriend/encounter ready to take him down under the banner of #BelieveAllWomen.

I'm not buying it, and I'm not buying the Greenwood ordeal either. And as for the Giggs case, that's entirely between him, his wife, and his brother. For all we know, his wife didn't feck him, and his brother didn't feck his wife.

Go ahead and ban me. Had it with this emasculated, woke shit show of a football forum anyways.
The incel is strong with this one
 

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My biggest worry about Antony is how are we going to replace his 3 assists in 43 appearances?
 

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So when are the other teams players involved in such scandals going to get the same media attention.........
 

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If there's anything the #metoo campaign taught me, it's that women will lie and exaggerate for the attention and power that comes with the coveted "victimhood status".

We live in a time where anytime a man sticks his head out, and does something spectacular with his life, there's always some toxic ex (or current) girlfriend/encounter ready to take him down under the banner of #BelieveAllWomen.

I'm not buying it, and I'm not buying the Greenwood ordeal either. And as for the Giggs case, that's entirely between him, his wife, and his brother. For all we know, his wife didn't feck him, and his brother didn't feck his wife.

Go ahead and ban me. Had it with this emasculated, woke shit show of a football forum anyways.
You definitely have a lush neckbeard.
 

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No way, he literally said in an interview that not playing for United had not crossed his mind. The club gave him an ultimatum, he accepted it.
He said “having his contracted terminated” never crossed his mind
 

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My biggest worry about Antony is how are we going to replace his 3 assists in 43 appearances?
Watch out, I've got a warning for sharing a similar sentiment.

If there's anything the #metoo campaign taught me, it's that women will lie and exaggerate for the attention and power that comes with the coveted "victimhood status".

We live in a time where anytime a man sticks his head out, and does something spectacular with his life, there's always some toxic ex (or current) girlfriend/encounter ready to take him down under the banner of #BelieveAllWomen.

I'm not buying it, and I'm not buying the Greenwood ordeal either. And as for the Giggs case, that's entirely between him, his wife, and his brother. For all we know, his wife didn't feck him, and his brother didn't feck his wife.

Go ahead and ban me. Had it with this emasculated, woke shit show of a football forum anyways.
Is this satire? If not, you have a very warped view of reality. There is no need for such hate in your life, get a grip.
 

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Not criticising us at all.

Just seems to be a new statement every few days. I don't remember such a tumultuous time at the club. It's mad.
I believe that the club may have been cursed by the lady stalking Mason Mount.

On a side note, I would like the next statement to be preceded by Holly Willoughby taking a deep breath and asking me if I am okay.
 

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At this point i think it will be best for everyone if they do not get further involved in this case. Authorities from two countries are dealing with the evidence and we have to trust them to do their job. Everything beyond that is pure speculation and witch-hunting regardless of who people "support".
 

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I’ve found some of the comments here astonishing.

This isn’t a witch-hunt against your club for pity’s sake, this is a very serious criminal matter which needs to be calmly investigated and a process followed. In my opinion your club have acted swiftly in light of the new allegations and I don’t see how else they could’ve responded.

I’ve seen some posts implying conspiracies to hold your club down, victim blaming, criticism of Rachel Riley (!!).

I understand the anger and disappointment that this has happened again so soon with one of your own, but the allegations deserve to be addressed - not least for the player himself, to have the opportunity to clear his name if free from wrongdoing.

A little perspective perhaps; guys? Let the private process happen.
I think 99% of us would have been happy if it had been a private process. It's the airing it in the media, and subsequent firestorm resulting in suspension that has some of us riled. If we simply learned one day that Antony was guilty or innocent of an investigation, personally I'd have no problem with that at all.
 

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Never go in extremes. Liverpool sticked with Suarez even after that shitshow ended. Which was awful move by them.
On the other hand, we are dropping players as soon as they are charged for something. Imo, both ways are wrong.
I mean, it feels like a catch 22 when you put it like that.
 

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If there's anything the #metoo campaign taught me, it's that women will lie and exaggerate for the attention and power that comes with the coveted "victimhood status".

We live in a time where anytime a man sticks his head out, and does something spectacular with his life, there's always some toxic ex (or current) girlfriend/encounter ready to take him down under the banner of #BelieveAllWomen.

I'm not buying it, and I'm not buying the Greenwood ordeal either. And as for the Giggs case, that's entirely between him, his wife, and his brother. For all we know, his wife didn't feck him, and his brother didn't feck his wife.

Go ahead and ban me. Had it with this emasculated, woke shit show of a football forum anyways.
Ironically the most emasculated person was this guy.
 

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Taking a leave should be the correct protocol when it's come to the stage that police are involved.
 

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If there's anything the #metoo campaign taught me, it's that women will lie and exaggerate for the attention and power that comes with the coveted "victimhood status".

We live in a time where anytime a man sticks his head out, and does something spectacular with his life, there's always some toxic ex (or current) girlfriend/encounter ready to take him down under the banner of #BelieveAllWomen.

I'm not buying it, and I'm not buying the Greenwood ordeal either. And as for the Giggs case, that's entirely between him, his wife, and his brother. For all we know, his wife didn't feck him, and his brother didn't feck his wife.

Go ahead and ban me. Had it with this emasculated, woke shit show of a football forum anyways.
Is this Matt Le Tissier?
 

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Antony is not an award-winning actor, I've chosen to believe him after this interview. The way he responds to questions is way too improvised yet confident to be lies.

Without knowing all the facts it's hard to say if I believe him or not but definitely there was a lot of real emotion in that video.
 

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You could dare, but it would paint you as a dumbass who doesn't understand the situation. So I would advise against it, personally.
just because you do not agree with my post doesn’t allow you to insult someone opinion.

Now I’ve seen the video and I don’t believe Anthony has the gile to pull off any sort of acting. Looks and sounds genuine.

remember these young boys are the golden egg for many people that are no saints. He might have been badly advised or whatever. It looks like someone revengeful enough to take him to the cleaners. Again just my opinion no need for name calling
 

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If found not guilty he and the club should come after her full force and sue the ef out of her. Such woman are just as bad as abusers, they make it imposssible for real victims to be taken seriously.

I'm usually never take the side of men because more often than not there is truth in it but Antony seems to be telling the truth it seems. It's insane that one accusation is enough to destroy a career or even life.
 

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Comes across as truthful, the story never changes.
My hunch. Based on character and the story…

The only thing he hesitates on is the part about “holding her gently”

Based on the situation he describes, behaviour he alleges that he was facing, and glimpses we get of his character on the pitch. My hunch is he would more likely push her away when she allegedly approached him.

Just my hunch. But also in the interview that’s the only part where he becomes more careful and thoughtful with his words.
 

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Why is no one questioning the fact it’s only just being brought up? Where was all this when he was at Ajax?
 

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And Partey played whilst on bail. Antony isnt charged
I dont understand the double standards